A Memorial Service for Wanda Lund will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville, NC. My thoughts and continued prayers to all of Wanda's family and friends. She will surely be missed.
Oh my goodness Jimmy, sounds just like something she would say. One of the most entertaining, fun times I ever experienced was with her, Larry and myself at Darlington. We were staying in the same hotel and was in the hotel bar the night before the race. Billy Ray Cyrus had a brand new hit called, "Achy Breaky Heart." I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in my whole life. She was an absolute hoot. It's good memories like that that I'll remember about her. She was like sunshine and added a spark wherever she went and you're exactly right, those stories and memories will keep her alive, always.
I am just heartbroken over hearing this news this morning. Chrissy Pistone called me so that I wouldn't hear it on the news or Internet. I am totally in shock and so sad. I spoke with her about a month ago and invited her to come and stay a few days with me and she promised that she would. We were both laughing about learning to use our new iPhones and she washappy to be learning the computer. She could ALWAYS say something to make me laugh. So full of energy and had such azest for life. The last words she spoke to me were about Tiny and I like to think of them reunited in Heaven. Rest in peace my dear "Hillbilly" friend. You will be missed. Your friend, Margaret Frank
I am Margaret Frank, widow of Legend and Pioneer driver Larry Frank from Greenville, SC. I am here because of the love and encouragement from Tiger Tom Pistone and his daughter, Chrissy Pistone. They encouraged me to share stories and photos of Larry with the wonderful people here on Racer's Reunion and to help keep the memory of our racing Pioneers alive and well. Everyone on Racer's Reunion has been just awesome and I love sharing all the wonderful memories. I feel very honored to be a part of this group and very blessed to have shared my life with a great man.
One thing about me; I'm stubborn. A trait that Larry Frank certainly understood. LOL
That was an excellent post. I also have not visited the HOF for much the same reasons as you. Our heroes are not there, or lets say, VERY few of them. I also think that statistics would prove that fans over 50-60 years of age would have much more disposable income to splurge on a downtown trip to the HOF. If it were really a hallowed Hall, would we fight the traffic and aggravation. Heck yeah!!
I can attest to one thing, the loyalty of race fans is second to none. They have not and will not ever forget the men who paved the way and pioneered the sport. Men who suffered through the blood, sweat and tears, just to race and compete. Men whodidn't make muchmoney but sacrificed because it was a passion with them. Race fans haven't forgotten those times and they can't get enough info on their hero, whoever that may be. Fans lined up for hours and hours and hours at the Legend affairs that have been held. That should tell somebody something.
In my honest opinion, the City of Charlotte, NC is the ideal place for the HOF. It's right smack dab in the middle of racing country. I understand that the HOF is a fabulous facility. I have a feeling that if someone gets smart and turns it into a REAL Hall of Fame, it would be just fine and do well. If that happens, you drive to Greenville and we'll go together. 
